Partners, volunteers key to annual CY fest success
By Tamara Cook, Executive Director, Cooper-Young Business Association Now that Cooper-Young Festival 2018 is in the books, I want to thank a ton of folks that help put it on. You all are what a community is made of. A special thank you to all the City of Memphis...
read moreThirsty Thursday returns
Do you want to make friends in the neighborhood? Wonder who you’re waving to from your front porch? Cooper-Young Community Association has event for you! Thirsty Thursday is our monthly CYCA mixer event held the last Thursday of every month. We provide light fare for...
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CYCA tries on new idea for meeting
CYCA spiced things up at their general meeting October 18 and hosted their first ever clothing swap. Clothing swaps are a great way to encourage sustainability and create less waste by trading clothes that you don’t wear anymore. It provides a fun, social environment...
read moreMeeting to chart minefield of code enforcement
What sets Cooper-Young apart from other communities is our neighbors. We walk to the beat of our own drum. Since CY is a historic community, however, there are times when we can get offbeat from one another. Due to its historic status, beauty, and high visibility,...
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Letter from the president: Fighting crime requires team effort
In addition to this letter, I also create the monthly crime map in each issue of the LampLighter. As a result, I get a regular look at crime occurring in Cooper-Young and have observed the ups and downs as they have occurred over the years. Between this monthly...
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Exploring city’s ‘hidden treasures’ rewards with fun, knowledge
By Dr. D. Jackson Maxwell Fall is here! It’s not so hot any more but also not so cold as to deter a bit of walking about and exploring some of Memphis’ hidden treasures. With this article, I hope to introduce you to some of our city’s lesser known sites of interest,...
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Peabody education spans the globe
By Deirdre Jones Peabody Elementary is known for its enriched academics and international studies focus. Every grade level studies a different country. By the time each of our students leave, they will have explored Kenya, France, Mexico, Russia, and Japan. The theme...
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Service day spotlights Spanish war park
The Cooper-Young Community Association and the Cooper-Young Garden Club partnered with Volunteer Memphis and Memphis City Beautiful to clean and beautify the Spanish American War Park on September 11, 2018. Part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, the...
read moreCYCA program offers free trees, planting to residents
It’s been a blessing to find some relief from the oppressive summer heat. Imagine the 100-degree days of this past summer magically becoming 85-degree days. Imagine better air quality (Memphis ranks among the nation’s worst cities for air quality), and reduced...
read moreGarden club reimbursement program puts trees in the ground
By Judi Shellabarger Winter is the perfect time to plant a tree. The Cooper-Young Garden Club is committed to increasing the number and variety of tree species in the neighborhood. The club is urging homeowners and business owners to continue to rebuild the...
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